Welcome

Welcome to the home page of St. Thomas' Church, Werneth, on the Coppice in Oldham - one of many parish churches in Diocese of Manchester and the Church of England.

We work closely with the parish of St. Paul, Oldham.

St. Thomas' has a Bronze Eco Church Award

The Notices

Farsi discussion group Thursdays at 10:00 am.

English Class Thursdays at 11:30 am.

Board Games Group The next one is at 10:00 am on Saturday 21 March in St. Paul's Community Room, and then every third Saturday of the month. Bring a game to play, or play some one else's. Play something that you know or something new. Bring your friends or come alone! All ages welcome.

Holiday Activities will take place at St. Thomas' and St. Paul's the week after Easter. Youvanis will be running HAF Holiday activities Tuesday - Friday mornings at St. Thomas'. Shades will be running activities around inclusivity and diversity for children who are congregation members Wednesday and Friday 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm at St. Paul's. Watch this space for more information.

Bishop David The Bishop of Manchester will be 70 in 2027. He has announced his retirement on 31 July 2027.

Lay Ministry Training Interested in a course?

More Information

Kimbilio

March Prayer News is available.

The March Newsletter is available.

A Lent Course on Spiritual Health

7:00 pm Tuesdays at St. Paul's
during Lent

All welcome!

Holy Week & Easter

Palm Sunday Church Services are at 10:30 am.

Holy Monday 10:30 am Service in the Cathedral with Renwal of Vows, and Blessing of Oils.

Easter Hymns in Care Homes starts 2:00 pm Tuesday. Starting venue to be confirmed. (Tree Tops, Coppice Care Home, Park House)

Maundy Thursday Evening Service at St. Thomas'.

Good Friday Morning Service at 10:00 am at St. Paul's.

Easter Day Church Services are at 10:30 am. Followed by a Bring and Share.

Everyone welcome to everything!

Diary

Regular Activities

These are the usual times of the regular activities at St. Thomas'.

If you would like to book make a booking, please contact Rev Nick, bearing in mind the existing activities.

Heritage & Visits

If you would like to look around St. Thomas' Church with a group or by yourself, please contact Revd. Nick Andrewes to make arrangements on the number below. Alternatively, you are welcome to do so while the church is open on a Thursday or a Sunday morning.